The Tea Stain Series
In the beginning of 2020 I embarked on a year long world trip of discovery, personal and creative exploration. Although ultimately doomed (COVID19) the experience gave rise to the Tea Stain series created during the lockdown of 2020-21.
This set of 15 ink and watercolour images on tea-stained watercolour paper embodies, not only a time of unrestrained creative exploration, but also a time of intense personal turmoil amplified by the isolation of the 2020-22 pandemic.
For my travels, the only artistic equipment that I brought with me were some pens and a travel watercolour set. Prior to the trip I had not really worked in watercolours but left with no other options I soon embraced them. The tea was sourced from the quarantine hotel upon my return.
What came from this period would set the tone for much of what would come.